When in doubt,
make a Roombox!

I have found that sometimes
I have a type of furniture, for example, desks, that interest me. I don't need a house or large planned
structure, I simple need a roombox! Below is
one such roombox--- with desks of varying size, shape, and function!

The exterior of this structure
took a very short time to create, but placing just the right desks and
accessories took somewhat longer. This desk collection showpieces three
desks from three different artisans.

Noral Olson

Orvin Fjare, and

Flavio Schiavo

Noral Olson has
been mentioned several times on this website. He is a long time friend who has
created many signature pieces for me. This desk is an Aaron Burr desk. It
completely closes and looks just like a table.

Flavio Schiavo created this "Secretaire
XVIII Century" desk. It is round with hidden drawers---7 drawers! When closed,
it looks like a small round desk. When open it looks like a masterpiece!

This Italian creation is quite unique in my collection.

This photo also
shows the phenomenal work of Orvin Fjare. He has been handcrafting desks in the
United States for many years. His gorgeous desk was a gift from my husband
several years ago and has moved from structure to structure. But I think
this time it has found a home of it's own---in the very center of a roombox
constructed solely to display desks!

And behind door
2.....ROOMBOX 2!

A Tribute to medicine

Every piece of the medical
equipment was created by Christina
Noriega from Spain. I saw her work at the Tom Bishop International Show in
2002 and became enthralled with building my own medical room. This doctor
(created by Gudrun Kolenda of Feather Lace and Clay ) was the perfect addition
to my piece.

The roombox houses a
physician of many trades---the room contains x-ray equipment, a dental chair and
accessories, and all the equipment and lenses necessary for a good eye exam! One
stop shopping at its best! (Actually I simply wanted to display some exquisite
and unique medical pieces!)

Roomboxes are easy
structures to build and are easily housed in bookshelves and on small tables. In
my house they provide a means of displaying small and unique settings without
taking up extra floor space and requiring additional display units.